Linchpin Compatibility
with Confluence 9

The future of Linchpin and Confluence
Linchpin is getting ready to be comaptible with Confluence 9. The graphic shows the Linchpin logo and a Confluence logo, connected by a heart that looks like two puzzle pieces.

Confluence 9 has been released! 🎉

It brings many changes that improve several functionalities like security and also brings new features, like the dark mode. (Please note, our first Confluence 9-compatible version sadly won’t be compatible with the dark mode and we advise on using the light mode for the time being.)

Those changes are also fundamental, breaking changes to the core architecture of the program and requires apps, such as Linchpin, to use new APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and bundle several libraries previously provided by Confluence 7 and 8. As such, the Confluence 9 version makes this update incompatible with previous releases/versions.

Thus, it’s necessary to customize our Linchpin apps in depth – on which we are already working. Such technical changes have a strong impact on the code that is making Linchpin possible.

That’s why we decided to offer two different paths for Linchpin; to both maintain compatibility and introduce future-proof improvements. This is a best practice that we observed in other companies in our industry and that we intend to follow.

But don’t worry – regarding the user interface, user experience and also feature set prior to the Confluence 9-compatible version – both versions will be identical. The changes are only of technical nature. We are also planning to deliver new features for the Confluence 8.x-compatible versions if technically feasible.

Two Versions of Your Intranet

From December 2024, each Linchpin app will have 2 versions. One version will be compatible with Confluence 9 and newer, while the other version is compatible with Confluence up to version 8.x.

Linchpin prepares for Confluence 9 - arriving shortly!

Upgrade to Confluence 9
Our Recommendation

We recommend for you to upgrade now since Atlassian has released Confluence 9.2 (Long Term Support version). Switching to an LTS version of Confluence allows you to stay secure for a long while and regain the ability to enjoy new Linchpin features without worries.

Please remember that our first Confluence 9-compatible version sadly won’t be working well with the new dark mode and as such we advise on using the light mode for the time being. We are working on improving this compatibility.

How To Recognize The Right Version For Confluence ≥ 9 or Confluence ≤ 8.9?

Linchpin apps that are compatible with Confluence 9 will receive an upgrade. Your Confluence UPM should automatically offer the right version to update to, so that you don’t have to worry about looking for it manually. However, to avoid confusion, we will still provide you with a version comparison on this page.

Linchpin Intranet Suite receives versions 6.0 and newer

Linchpin Essentials receives versions 3.0 and newer

Individual Linchpin apps, such as User Profiles or Enterprise News, receive a first version number change accordingly (example: from User Profiles 3.10.2 to User Profiles 4.0)

With the Confluence 9-comaptible Linchpin release, the very first number in a version number changes. For example: From Linchpin Suite 5.10.2 to Linchpin Suite 6.0

Overview of All Version Changes
Starting in November 2024

How to Quickly Recognize What Version of Linchpin Apps You Need

Version for Confluence 9 and above: Includes all new features and enhancements.

Version for Confluence 8 and below: Contains existing features, if technically feasible new features will also be available.

We will continue to provide important security patches and bug fixes for both versions.

Upgrading from a Confluence 8-compatible version to a Confluence 9-compatible version WITHOUT using Confluence 9 might lead to bugs or data loss! However, your Confluence UPM should automatically update to the right version for you.

Please Note!

From now on, you will have to choose the Linchpin version that supports your version of Confluence.

Updating your Linchpin app from a non-Confluence 9 compatible version to a Confluence 9 compatible version while you are on Confluence 8.x or older may result in bugs, performance issues and/or data loss. Please make sure you have the correct version.

But don’t worry, we’ve decided to package the Confluence 9 compatibility release into a separate major release to give you the best possible user experience and make it easier to choose the right app.

Let’s use Linchpin Intranet Suite as an example:
  • You are using Linchpin 5.10.2 on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You want to remain on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You need a Linchpin Intranet Suite 5.11
  • You are using Linchpin 5.10.2 on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You update your Confluence to 9.0 or newer ➔ You need Linchpin Intranet Suite 6.0

From now on, you will have to choose the Linchpin version that supports your version of Confluence.

Updating your Linchpin app from a non-Confluence 9 compatible version to a Confluence 9 compatible version while you are on Confluence 8.x or older may result in bugs, performance issues and/or data loss. Please make sure you have the correct version.

But don’t worry, we’ve decided to package the Confluence 9 compatibility release into a separate major release to give you the best possible user experience and make it easier to choose the right app.

 

Let’s use Linchpin Intranet Suite as an example:

You are using Linchpin 5.10.2 on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You want to remain on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You need a Linchpin Intranet Suite 5.11

You are using Linchpin 5.10.2 on Confluence 8 or older ➔ You update your Confluence to 9.0 or newer ➔ You need Linchpin Intranet Suite 6.0

I’m Using Confluence 8 And Older

Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Intranet Suite
November 2024 Linchpin Intranet Suite 5.11
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Intranet Suite 5.11.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Essentials
November 2024 Linchpin Essentials 2.11
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Essentials 2.11.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin User Profiles
November 2024 Linchpin User Profiles 3.x
April 2025 onwards Linchpin User Profiles 3.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Enterprise News
November 2024 Linchpin Enterprise News 2.x
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Enterprise News 2.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Events
November 2024 Linchpin Events 3.x
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Events 3.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Microblog
November 2024 Microblog 6.x
April 2025 onwards Microblog 6.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Space Privacy
November 2024 Space Privacy 3.x
April 2025 onwards Space Privacy 3.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Launchpad
November 2024 Linchpin Launchpad 2.x
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Launchpad 2.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Language Manager
November 2024 Language Manager 2.x
April 2025 onwards Language Manager 2.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of  Terms of Use
November 2024 Terms of Use  1.x
April 2025 onwards Terms of Use  1.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Collapsible Admin Menu
November 2024 Collapsible Admin Menu 2.x.
April 2025 onwards Collapsible Admin Menu 2.x.x onwards
Approx. Release Version of Duplicate Content Defender
November 2024 Duplicate Content Defender 1.x
April 2025 onwards Duplicate Content Defender 1.x.x onwards

I’m Using Confluence 9 And Newer

Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Intranet Suite
December 2024 Linchpin Intranet Suite 6.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Intranet Suite 6.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Essentials
December 2024 Linchpin Essentials 6.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Essentials 6.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin User Profiles
December 2024 Linchpin User Profiles 4.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin User Profiles 4.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Enterprise News
December 2024 Linchpin Enterprise News 3.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Enterprise News 3.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Events
December 2024 Linchpin Events 4.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Events 4.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Microblog
December 2024 Microblog 7.0
April 2025 onwards Microblog 7.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Space Privacy
January 2025 Space Privacy 4.0
April 2025 onwards Space Privacy 4.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Linchpin Launchpad
December 2024 Linchpin Launchpad 3.0
April 2025 onwards Linchpin Launchpad 3.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Language Manager
December 2024 Language Manager 3.0
April 2025 onwards Language Manager 3.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of  Terms of Use
December 2024 Terms of Use  3.0
April 2025 onwards Terms of Use  3.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Collapsible Admin Menu
December 2024 Collapsible Admin Menu 3.0
April 2025 onwards Collapsible Admin Menu 3.1 onwards
Approx. Release Version of Duplicate Content Defender
December 2024 Duplicate Content Defender 2.0
April 2025 onwards Duplicate Content Defender 2.1 onwards

F.A.Q. – Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Confluence 9 and Linchpin

Your most asked questions answered.

Can I Update to Suite 6.0 Without Having Confluence 9?

No, the update to Suite 6.0 requires Confluence 9.

Will I Still Get New Features If I Don’t Update to Confluence 9?

We will develop new features for Confluence 9 and up. If technically possible, we’ll also provide them for Confluence 8.x.

How Can I Recognize What Version I Need?

Linchpin apps that are compatible with Confluence 9 will receive a new major version. Your Confluence UPM should automatically offer you the correct version to update to.

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